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thymus Synonyms
Another word for thymus
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various low-growing, aromatic perennial herbs and subshrubs of the genus Thymus (mint family Lamiaceae), native to temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia, cultivated for their fragrant leaves and dense clusters of small tubular pink, purple, or white blossoms.
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thyme
• noun (Context 2)
A specialized primary lymphoid organ of the immune system located in the upper anterior chest behind the sternum, where T-lymphocytes mature and multiply, reaching its largest relative size during childhood before gradually regressing after puberty.
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"During infancy and early childhood, the sweetbread plays a vital role in training white blood cells to fight off infections."
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sweetbread
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